Check out these historical photos of Deer Park, a city over a century old

Dana Burke
| on January 3, 2018

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Shell's "barrels of gold" along Texas Highway 225.

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The Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been posting on its Facebook page. Each post generates detailed, pride-filled conversation about days long gone and the lives of theThe Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been posting on its Facebook page. Each post generates detailed, pride-filled conversation about days long gone and the lives of the people who helped build the city.

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A 1932 plat of Deer Park, showing that Center Street was once called West.

The Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page.

A 1932 plat of Deer Park, showing that Center Street was once called West.

The Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each post brings about detailed, pride-filled conversation about days long gone and the lives of the people that helped build the city.

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In 1895, the “big snow” surprised everyone in town, including a train load of prospectors who had just arrived. Records indicate it snowed 22 inches in 4 days.

The Deer Park Historical

In
1895, the “big snow” surprised everyone in town, including a
train load of prospectors who had just arrived. Records indicate it
snowed 22 inches in 4 days.

The Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each post brings about detailed, pride-filled conversation about days long gone and the lives of the people that helped build the city.

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Looking east towards Luella Avenue, near X Street, in the early '50s.

The Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each

Looking east towards Luella Avenue, near X Street, in the early '50s.

The Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each post brings about detailed, pride-filled conversation about days long gone and the lives of the people that helped build the city.

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An aerial view of Deer Park from the '50s.

The Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each post brings about

An aerial view of Deer Park from the '50s.

The Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each post brings about detailed, pride-filled conversation about days long gone and the lives of the people that helped build the city.

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The building of the the United Methodist Church.

The Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each post brings about

The building of the the United Methodist Church.

The Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each post brings about detailed, pride-filled conversation about days long gone and the lives of the people that helped build the city.

The Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each post

Battle of San Jacinto survivors meeting in Galveston in 1880.

The Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each post brings about detailed, pride-filled conversation about days long gone and the lives of the people that helped build the city.

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Inside the Shell refinery in the '50s.

The Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each post brings about detailed,

Inside the Shell refinery in the '50s.

The Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each post brings about detailed, pride-filled conversation about days long gone and the lives of the people that helped build the city.

Photo: Deer Park Historical Committee

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The Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each post brings about detailed, pride-filled conversation about days long gone and theThe Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each post brings about detailed, pride-filled conversation about days long gone and the lives of the people that helped build the city.

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The Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each post brings about detailed, pride-filled conversation about days long gone and theThe Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each post brings about detailed, pride-filled conversation about days long gone and the lives of the people that helped build the city.

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The Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each post brings about detailed, pride-filled conversation about days long gone and theThe Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each post brings about detailed, pride-filled conversation about days long gone and the lives of the people that helped build the city.

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Deer Park High School students in homemaking class in the '50s.

The Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each post

Deer Park High School students in homemaking class in the '50s.

The Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each post brings about detailed, pride-filled conversation about days long gone and the lives of the people that helped build the city.

Photo: Deer Park Historical Committee

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The Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each post brings about detailed, pride-filled conversation about days long gone and theThe Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each post brings about detailed, pride-filled conversation about days long gone and the lives of the people that helped build the city.

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Deer Park founder Simeon West.

The Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each post brings about detailed, pride-filled

Deer Park founder Simeon West.

The Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each post brings about detailed, pride-filled conversation about days long gone and the lives of the people that helped build the city.

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The Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each post brings about detailed, pride-filled conversation about days long gone and theThe Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each post brings about detailed, pride-filled conversation about days long gone and the lives of the people that helped build the city.

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The Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each post brings about detailed, pride-filled conversation about days long gone and theThe Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each post brings about detailed, pride-filled conversation about days long gone and the lives of the people that helped build the city.

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The Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each post brings about detailed, pride-filled conversation about days long gone and theThe Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each post brings about detailed, pride-filled conversation about days long gone and the lives of the people that helped build the city.

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Deer Park from above in 1953.

The Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each post brings about detailed,

Deer Park from above in 1953.

The Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each post brings about detailed, pride-filled conversation about days long gone and the lives of the people that helped build the city.

Photo: Deer Park Historical Committee

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The Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each post brings about detailed, pride-filled conversation about days long gone and theThe Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each post brings about detailed, pride-filled conversation about days long gone and the lives of the people that helped build the city.

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Early football practices at Deer Park High School.

The Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each post brings about

Early football practices at Deer Park High School.

The Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each post brings about detailed, pride-filled conversation about days long gone and the lives of the people that helped build the city.

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The opening of Dow Park in the early '70s.

The Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each post brings about

The opening of Dow Park in the early '70s.

The Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each post brings about detailed, pride-filled conversation about days long gone and the lives of the people that helped build the city.

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The opening of Dow Park in the early '70s.

The Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each post brings about

The opening of Dow Park in the early '70s.

The Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each post brings about detailed, pride-filled conversation about days long gone and the lives of the people that helped build the city.

Photo: Deer Park Historical Committee

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The Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each post brings about detailed, pride-filled conversation about days long gone and theThe Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each post brings about detailed, pride-filled conversation about days long gone and the lives of the people that helped build the city.

Photo: Deer Park Historical Committee

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The Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each post brings about detailed, pride-filled conversation about days long gone and theThe Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each post brings about detailed, pride-filled conversation about days long gone and the lives of the people that helped build the city.

Photo: Deer Park Historical Committee

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The Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each post brings about detailed, pride-filled conversation about days long gone and theThe Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each post brings about detailed, pride-filled conversation about days long gone and the lives of the people that helped build the city.

Photo: Deer Park Historical Committee

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The Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each post brings about detailed, pride-filled conversation about days long gone and theThe Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each post brings about detailed, pride-filled conversation about days long gone and the lives of the people that helped build the city.

Photo: Deer Park Historical Committee

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The Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each post brings about detailed, pride-filled conversation about days long gone and theThe Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each post brings about detailed, pride-filled conversation about days long gone and the lives of the people that helped build the city.

Photo: Deer Park Historical Committee

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The Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each post brings about detailed, pride-filled conversation about days long gone and theThe Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each post brings about detailed, pride-filled conversation about days long gone and the lives of the people that helped build the city.

Photo: Deer Park Historical Committee

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The Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each post brings about detailed, pride-filled conversation about days long gone and theThe Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each post brings about detailed, pride-filled conversation about days long gone and the lives of the people that helped build the city.

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A children's pool in Deer Park.

The Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each post brings about detailed,

A children's pool in Deer Park.

The Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each post brings about detailed, pride-filled conversation about days long gone and the lives of the people that helped build the city.

Photo: Deer Park Historical Committee

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The Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each post brings about detailed, pride-filled conversation about days long gone and theThe Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each post brings about detailed, pride-filled conversation about days long gone and the lives of the people that helped build the city.

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The scene at a 1971 ribbon cutting celebrating the opening of Center Street from 13th to "L" Street, which was later renamed Pasadena Blvd.

The Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical

The scene at a 1971 ribbon cutting celebrating the opening of Center Street from 13th to
"L" Street, which was later renamed Pasadena Blvd.

The Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each post brings about detailed, pride-filled conversation about days long gone and the lives of the people that helped build the city.

Photo: Deer Park Historical Committee

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The Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each post brings about detailed, pride-filled conversation about days long gone and theThe Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each post brings about detailed, pride-filled conversation about days long gone and the lives of the people that helped build the city.

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The Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each post brings about detailed, pride-filled conversation about days long gone and theThe Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each post brings about detailed, pride-filled conversation about days long gone and the lives of the people that helped build the city.

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The Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each post brings about detailed, pride-filled conversation about days long gone and theThe Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each post brings about detailed, pride-filled conversation about days long gone and the lives of the people that helped build the city.

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The Burgess family aboard the Battleship Texas soon after it arrived in La Porte.

The Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official

The Burgess family aboard the Battleship Texas soon after it arrived in La Porte.

The Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each post brings about detailed, pride-filled conversation about days long gone and the lives of the people that helped build the city.

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The Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each post brings about detailed, pride-filled conversation about days long gone and theThe Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each post brings about detailed, pride-filled conversation about days long gone and the lives of the people that helped build the city.

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A busy Houston Ship Channel in 1913.

The Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each post brings about detailed,

A busy Houston Ship Channel in 1913.

The Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each post brings about detailed, pride-filled conversation about days long gone and the lives of the people that helped build the city.

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The Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each post brings about detailed, pride-filled conversation about days long gone and theThe Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each post brings about detailed, pride-filled conversation about days long gone and the lives of the people that helped build the city.

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This is the pool at Deer Park High School (what is now the north campus) in 1953.

The Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook

This is the pool at Deer Park High School (what is now the north campus) in 1953.

The Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each post brings about detailed, pride-filled conversation about days long gone and the lives of the people that helped build the city.

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The (small) Lynchburg Ferry in the late 1800s.

The Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each post brings about

The (small) Lynchburg Ferry in the late 1800s.

The Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each post brings about detailed, pride-filled conversation about days long gone and the lives of the people that helped build the city.

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The Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each post brings about detailed, pride-filled conversation about days long gone and theThe Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each post brings about detailed, pride-filled conversation about days long gone and the lives of the people that helped build the city.

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The Lubrizol plant in Deer Park.

The Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each post brings about detailed,

The Lubrizol plant in Deer Park.

The Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each post brings about detailed, pride-filled conversation about days long gone and the lives of the people that helped build the city.

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The construction of Texas Highway 225.

The Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each post brings about detailed,

The construction of Texas Highway 225.

The Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each post brings about detailed, pride-filled conversation about days long gone and the lives of the people that helped build the city.

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Flooding along Center Street in Deer Park in the '40s.

The Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each post brings

Flooding along Center Street in Deer Park in the '40s.

The Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each post brings about detailed, pride-filled conversation about days long gone and the lives of the people that helped build the city.

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A Deer Park billboard seen here in 1967.

The Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each post brings about detailed,

A Deer Park billboard seen here in 1967.

The Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each post brings about detailed, pride-filled conversation about days long gone and the lives of the people that helped build the city.

The City of Deer Park turned 125 in 2017, making it the same age as some pretty important things.

Also originating in 1892, the year Deer Park was incorporated:

The game of basketball

Professional football

The toothpaste tube

The Pledge of Allegiance

The clothes dryer

The escalator

Click through the slideshow to see fascinating historical photos of the city's early days.